Marauder Posted October 26, 2018 Report Posted October 26, 2018 Classic 1975 I wonder what mine is. According to the logs it was repainted in 1982. I believe it spent the first 7 years of her life on a ramp in Texas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote
Bob_Belville Posted October 26, 2018 Report Posted October 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, Marauder said: I wonder what mine is. According to the logs it was repainted in 1982. I believe it spent the first 7 years of her life on a ramp in Texas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Chris, is that the LASAR cowl closure? Did you do it? (Lee Fox is working with a new owner of an old C that wants to do the relatively cheap LASAR mod...) Quote
flight2000 Posted October 26, 2018 Report Posted October 26, 2018 Sure looks like Chris has the same LASAR cowl mod I did in 2009. Just make sure the mechanic does it right and not just over lays the enclosure and rivets away. Saw one like that once and it look really bad. Done right, looks like it was done at the factory. Cheers, Brian Quote
Marauder Posted October 26, 2018 Report Posted October 26, 2018 Chris, is that the LASAR cowl closure? Did you do it? (Lee Fox is working with a new owner of an old C that wants to do the relatively cheap LASAR mod...) It is the Lasar enclosure. Had it done in 1995. Flew it down from NY to AirMods when Dave M still had black hair and I had hair. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote
ArtVandelay Posted October 26, 2018 Report Posted October 26, 2018 Personally I hate brown and prefer modern paint schemes but to each his own.On a side note, why do we even have stripes? Cars haven’t had stripes since the 70-80s. I remember the ugly Firebird trans-am, thankfully that went away.Disclaimer: just my opinion, if you had a trans-am don’t send hate mail. 2 Quote
Danb Posted October 26, 2018 Report Posted October 26, 2018 Big D the paint looks great, a good indication is to looks at Bob’s response with the four pixs, I’d paint it like I like you like,you’ll be paying the bill make it your way. According to your picture the plane doesn’t look in need of a paint job. 1 Quote
MIR2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Report Posted October 26, 2018 IMHO... the basic format is nice... If it were me, I'd paint all the browns with black. I think that would better accent and bring out the yellow... look at the nose angled photo. The angle and light makes it sorta look black and gives you an idea of what I mean... 1 Quote
BigD Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Posted October 27, 2018 IMHO... the basic format is nice... If it were me, I'd paint all the browns with black. I think that would better accent and bring out the yellow... look at the nose angled photo. The angle and light makes it sorta look black and gives you an idea of what I mean... Yes you’re right, black might be a better choice than the brown. My kids fee the same way! I’ll ask the boss what she thinks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
BigD Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Posted October 27, 2018 Big D the paint looks great, a good indication is to looks at Bob’s response with the four pixs, I’d paint it like I like you like,you’ll be paying the bill make it your way. According to your picture the plane doesn’t look in need of a paint job. It’s amazing how good she looks in pictures! When you get up to her, it’s a different story. There are quite a few patches and some surface corrosion. Still, a hangar does wonders. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
BigD Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Posted October 27, 2018 I think that the paint looks great! Keep it. In the pics, doesn't even look like it needs new paint. How is the interior/panel? Pretty dated interior! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Andy95W Posted October 27, 2018 Report Posted October 27, 2018 3 hours ago, BigD said: Pretty dated interior! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I think that looks pretty nice. The seats aren't great, but lots of guys would like to have an interior in that good of shape. 1 Quote
GDGR Posted October 27, 2018 Report Posted October 27, 2018 On 10/26/2018 at 10:16 AM, Marauder said: I wonder what mine is. According to the logs it was repainted in 1982. I believe it spent the first 7 years of her life on a ramp in Texas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro My F is a 74 and painted with that scheme. 1 Quote
ArtVandelay Posted October 27, 2018 Report Posted October 27, 2018 Pretty dated interior! Does it have Shoulder belts? 1 Quote
0TreeLemur Posted October 28, 2018 Report Posted October 28, 2018 On 10/25/2018 at 3:14 PM, BigD said: OK, so this is the original paint job from 1965. It's a sort of ivory base and the other colors are yellow and dark brown. Believe it or not, I'm considering repainting it in the original colors, pretty much just like it is. I never thought I'd like these colors when I bought it, but honestly, after spending some time in the plane, and making some fond memories, the familiar sandy colored sunburst still appeals to me on the ramp. Call me crazy. I'm not really into the new schemes, or anything that takes away from the natural lines of the M20, which I love. So, am I crazy or should I keep it this way? Thanks in advance! Here's all you need, one of these on the tail, and "Let 'Er Buck!" The official logo of the University of Wyoming Athletic Dept. 3 Quote
Mjknick@gmail.com Posted October 28, 2018 Report Posted October 28, 2018 My 1970 but FAA has it as 69 SN70-0033 not sure why. Wish the original paint and pics were posted on this bird. Just pulled vacuum pump and all related suction items and installed Garmin G5 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote
Mooney-Mark Posted October 28, 2018 Report Posted October 28, 2018 18 hours ago, BigD said: Pretty dated interior! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Interior actually looks fine! Panel a little dated. I would live with the paint and interior and concentrate my $$'s on a panel upgrade. 1 Quote
BigD Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Posted October 28, 2018 Does it have Shoulder belts? Yes, shoulder harnesses are installed! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
BigD Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Posted October 28, 2018 My 1970 but FAA has it as 69 SN70-0033 not sure why. Wish the original paint and pics were posted on this bird. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That’s a beautiful plane! I like the panel too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
LANCECASPER Posted October 28, 2018 Report Posted October 28, 2018 On 10/27/2018 at 7:29 AM, BigD said: Pretty dated interior! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Those leather seats would clean up nicely. The best product I've ever found to clean leather seats is Connolly Leather Cleaner https://www.ebay.com/itm/Connolly-Leather-Cleaner-for-Auto-Interior-Home-Furniture-and-Saddles-500ml/253707758342?epid=28021714357&hash=item3b12292b06:g:JJYAAOSwtoVbLwgM:sc:USPSFirstClass!78624!US!-1:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true You dilute it according to the directions and use a sponge or soft cloth - no need to scrub too aggressively so you take the finish off but a sponge does a great job of cleaning the dirt deposits that get in the leather. (Do not use scotchbrite sides of some sponges) Then they next day after it dries use Connolly Hide Care to condition and soften the leather. Apply it liberally and let it sit on the seats 24 hours and then rub off the film with a moistened soft microfiber. If it's warm outside klet it sit out in the sun and work its way into the leather. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Connolly-Hide-Care-Leather-Hide-Food-Jaguar-Bentley-Aston-etc/253911872793?hash=item3b1e53b519:g:otYAAOSw0bxZt-JT:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true NEVER use ArmorAll on leather seats - they will dry out and crack.Never use anything on leather seats that you wouldn't use on your own skin. (For the truly cheap pilots. . . .Ivory bar soap (not liquid soap) also does a decent job of cleaning the leather seats. Eucerin skin moisturizer also does a decent job of softening and conditioning the leather the next day Quote
Jmr324 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) On 10/25/2018 at 4:42 PM, flight2000 said: This was the 1967 scheme, or what was left of it on the airplane before being repainted in 2010... I did have one small regret and thought I should have just had it redone in the factory scheme. Top plane is N3248F....I have N3249F.. the next plane...lol Edited October 29, 2018 by Jmr324 4 Quote
Mooney-Mark Posted October 29, 2018 Report Posted October 29, 2018 Nice! There is nothing more satisfying than a new paint job! 1 Quote
jetdriven Posted October 29, 2018 Report Posted October 29, 2018 19 hours ago, BigD said: That’s a beautiful plane! I like the panel too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Wow !! 1 Quote
gsxrpilot Posted October 29, 2018 Report Posted October 29, 2018 51 minutes ago, jetdriven said: And you can't even see the detail on the tail and the wing tips from this picture. I've had the privilege of seeing this one up close and it's gorgeous. 1 Quote
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